Sweet Potato Sheppard's Pie

This EASY and delicious recipe is a healthy twist on a traditional favorite!

Ingredients:

2 pounds (4 large) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into uniform pieces
1\4 cup (67 ml) milk
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter

1 pound (0.5 kg) ground turkey, beef or chicken
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1\2 cup frozen peas and carrots
1 tsp (5 ml) black pepper
1 tbsp (15 ml) beef seasoning (oxtail or steak)
1 package brown gravy mix
1 and 1\2 cups (375 ml) water

1\2 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

Cover the potatoes with water in a large pot and salt it heavily

Place the pot on the stove over high heat and bring to a boil

Once boiling reduce heat to simmer for around ten minutes to allow the potatoes to cook until fork tender

Brown the meat in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat

Once no longer pink add the onions and garlic and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any bits of meat that may have been stuck to the bottom of the pan

Add the frozen vegetables and black pepper

Stir to break apart the vegetables and season with beef seasoning

Add the gravy mix and stir to coat the meat

Add the water and bring to a boil

Reduce heat to medium and simmer until water is completely absorbed

Pour the meat into the bottom of an 9" x 9" baking dish and set aside

Drain the potatoes and mash with butter and milk

Scoop the potatoes onto the meat and smooth to a flat layer

Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven (or until cheese is bubbling and melted)

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